The Senegalese women’s national football team is set to face Tunisia in a two-legged playoff for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics (LA28) qualification, with matches scheduled for October 2026. The draw for the African Women’s Olympic Football Qualification Tournament was held on April 29, outlining a comprehensive competition running from June 1, 2026, to December 4, 2027.
This qualifying phase consists of five knockout rounds played in a home-and-away format. The initial round will feature the six lowest-ranked teams in the FIFA standings: Sudan vs Comoros, South Sudan vs Madagascar, and Mauritius vs Djibouti. All other nations will enter the fray in the second round, including Morocco—runner-up at the latest Women’s Africa Cup of Nations—against Congo.
The Senegalese side will begin their journey in the second round, facing Tunisia, with the winner advancing to face the victor of the Mali vs Benin tie. Algeria’s path to Los Angeles starts in the Central African Republic. Meanwhile, Zambia, which competed in Paris 2024, must overcome Uganda and potentially Ghana to secure a third consecutive Olympic berth.
The stakes are high as teams compete for a coveted spot in the LA28 Games. With top African teams like Nigeria, defending champions and Paris 2024 qualifiers, entering later rounds, the competition promises intense clashes and high drama.
